Well done to AL and the team for getting to the playoffs.

Listening to the post match interviews though , I am left a little bemused.




Two seasons ago:

Lynn's record at home ....won 17 drew 3 lost 3..........(in response to The Walks being not an easy place to play and where fans often don't get behind the team enough....appears much has changed in 2 years)

Gold scored over 20 goals     (in response to neither Gold or Jonny being 20 goal a season players at this level...whereas other top teams have someone who gets 20 plus a season)

Chorley finished 12th and Lynn second on 93 points. (In response to Chorley are always in playoffs and Lynn need to get to that point)

Lynn's last few seasons....6th in NLN
                                     Struggled in NLN
                                      2nd in NLN
                                     National League
                                     National League
                                     Won NLN

Would have thought that compares favourably with the likes of Chorley.

Sadly, Gt Yarmouth and Sheringham were both knocked out last round.I believe Grantham are in today's draw. Presumably a home draw against lesser opposition would be preferred.An opportunity to try out different permutations or a Saturday off for some while Fringe players are given a run out, depending on your point of view I guess.

So, what's people's verdict so far on the squad ? Not long now till training commences. Looks like a midfielder still to join and possibly a forward. I did wonder whether Alfie Bates from Brackley , would be joining, as he had left his club, but now apparently has "had a change of heart" (I guess modern day parlance for things didn't work out with potential new club), so he has rejoined Brackley.

My view is the current squad, with a new midfielder and a target man is similar to what we had at the end of last season. Much may depend on how prolific the target man and Margetts are. Very difficult to call at this stage, but I am still concerned about the lack of pace in the back line, when someone like Ashley Hemmings is running free. I would go for about mid table, for next season,on balance.